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Yachting Interest. A suite of three George IV silver campaign flasks, Archibald Douglas, London, 1827
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Silver
- each flask 17.7cm., 6 3/4 in. high
each of plain oval form with screw-tops, engraved 'John Bayley Esq.' and 'Nymph', the covers engraved with a crest, in a fitted brass bound oak box, engraved 'Sir John Bayley Bart.'
Condition
Good clear marks, light wear, good overall condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Sir John Edward George Bayley, 2nd Bt. (1793-1871) was the son of Sir John Bayley, 1st Bt. and his wife Elizabeth. An eminent barrister, Sir John was an equally adept cricketer and a yachtsman. As well as president of the MCC (Marylebone Cricket Club) he was a member of the Royal Yacht Squadron winning multiple races with Nymph, his 31 tonne cutter.